Lecturer in Agriculture (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development

Discounted meals

Hair & beauty services

Local attraction offers

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre Lackham Campus is looking for a Lecturer in Agriculture on a variable-hours basis. You will teach and assess students across Agriculture programmes, delivering practical and classroom-based learning and sharing current industry knowledge to support qualifications and progression.

The role offers competitive hourly rates (£21.13 unqualified, £25.34 qualified) plus holiday pay and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, generous holiday

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach and assess across Agriculture programmes.
• Experience delivering engaging practical and classroom-based learning.
• Ability to share industry techniques and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students across Agriculture programmes.
• Deliver engaging, practical and classroom-based learning.
• Share current industry knowledge and best practices.
• Support students to achieve qualifications and progress to employment or further training.
• Provide pastoral support and guidance.
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and professional standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Agriculture knowledge

Classroom-based learning

Student assessment

Pastoral support

Education

Qualification in Agriculture or related land-based subject

Job description

agronomy or the wider agricultural sector. Please note: This is a Variable Hours position, with teaching hours dependent on curriculum delivery.

What We Offer

Competitive Hourly Rates

• Unqualified: £21.13 per hour + holiday pay
• Qualified: £25.34 per hour + holiday pay

A Great Benefits Package

• Teachers' Pension Scheme build a secure financial future
• Generous Holiday Entitlement paid holiday accrued in line with hours worked
• Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts save on retail, travel, technology and more
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme make savings while staying active
• Professional Development access funded training, development and CPD opportunities
• Additional Perks including discounted meals, hair & beauty services and local attraction offers
• Flexible hours.
• Meaningful work. A chance to shape the future of agriculture.

What You'll Do

• Teaching and assessing students across Agriculture programmes
• Delivering engaging, practical and classroom-based learning
• Sharing current industry knowledge, techniques and best practice
• Supporting students to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment, higher education or further training
• Providing pastoral support, encouragement and guidance
• Helping learners build the confidence and professional behaviours needed for a successful career
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and professional practice
• Most importantly, you'll help students understand how the knowledge they gain today connects to the real challenges and opportunities facing agriculture tomorrow.

What You'll Bring

• A qualification in Agriculture or a related land-based subject
• Relevant industry experience and/or
• Lecturer in Agriculture (Variable Hours) Wiltshire College & University Centre Lackham Campus Inspire. Educate. Shape the future of agriculture.

Are you passionate about agriculture and ready to make a real difference to the next generation of farmers, land managers and rural professionals? Whether you're an experienced lecturer, an agricultural professional considering a move into education, or an industry specialist keen to share your expertise, this flexible opportunity at our outstanding Lackham Campus could be your next exciting move. You'll join a vibrant land-based learning environment where real-world agricultural knowledge meets hands‑on education. You'll help students turn their passion for agriculture into the practical skills, technical expertise and professional confidence they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. We're particularly interested in hearing from professionals with expertise in livestock, arable farming, farm management, agricultural technology, teaching experience Knowledge of modern agricultural practices, technologies and developments A passion for agriculture and a commitment to inspiring the next generation The ability to engage and motivate learners from a range of backgrounds A teaching qualification is desirable, but not essential Don't worry if you're not currently a lecturer. If you've built your career in agriculture and have the knowledge, enthusiasm and communication skills to inspire others, we'd love to hear from you.

Lackham Campus Agriculture & Land-Based Variable Hours Closing Date: 27/08/26